Old Colfeians Rugby Football Club (OCRFC) Location: South East London Reports to: Head Coach / Director of Rugby Contract Type: Paid, dependant on experience. 

About Old Colfeians RFC 

Old Colfeians RFC is a community-focused rugby club with a proud history and a strong emphasis on player development, teamwork, and club culture. We provide competitive senior rugby while maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment for players of all levels. 

Role Purpose 

The Assistant Rugby Coach(es) will support the Head Coach in planning and delivering high-quality coaching sessions and matchday preparation. The role focuses on developing players’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental performance while promoting the club’s values and standards. Would suit a higher-level player, looking to develop their coaching. Player-coach may be considered. 

Key Responsibilities 

Coaching & Player Development 

• Assist in planning and delivering structured, engaging weekly training sessions. 
• Support the development of game plans and tactical frameworks. 
• Provide individual and unit-specific coaching (e.g., forwards, backs, defence, attack). 
• Deliver constructive feedback to players to aid development. 
• Contribute to player performance analysis and review sessions. 

Matchday Support 

• Assist with pre-match preparation and warm-ups. 
• Support in-game management, including tactical adjustments and communication. 
• Contribute to post-match reviews and analysis. 

Team & Club Contribution 

• Promote a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture. 
• Support player recruitment and retention initiatives. 

• Collaborate with strength & conditioning, medical, and other club volunteers. 
• Uphold RFU regulations, safeguarding standards, and club policies. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Good understanding of rugby union laws, tactics, and player development principles. 
• Experience playing and/or coaching rugby. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively within a coaching team. 
• Experience coaching senior or adult rugby. 
• RFU Coaching Qualification – minimum ERCA. 
• If player-coach, significant playing experience at L4 or higher. 

Desirable 

• RFU Coaching Qualification – ERACA. 
• Experience in video analysis and performance review. 
• First Aid and Safeguarding certification. 
• Specialism around one (or multiple) areas of the game. 

Key Attributes 

• Enthusiastic and motivated. 
• Organised and reliable. 
• Positive role model on and off the field. 
• Committed to continuous professional development. 

Time Commitment 

• Two evening training sessions per week (typically Monday & Wednesday). 
• Saturday matchdays during the season. 
• Occasional meetings and club events as required. 
• Video review for 1-1 feedback. 

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to develop coaching experience within a respected community club. 
• Support for coaching qualifications and CPD. 
• A welcoming, ambitious rugby environment. 

To apply, please email rugby/coaching CV with cover letter to: contact@vickyfleetwood.com  by end of April.